Hyderabad, Aug. 23 -- The anti-Marwari protest failed to get a big response in the tri-cities of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and the IT hub Cyberabad during the 'Marwari Go Back' bandh call on Friday, August 23.

Shops and business establishments in the city remained open throughout the day on Friday, indicating that there is little support for the campaign. However, there was a mixed response in different districts, with local trade unions taking out rallies in support of the bandh call.

Many feel that the Marwari business community came to the city during the Nizam era and has been pursuing different businesses with more emphasis on jewellery, grains and electronic items.

According to historians, the city's first Marwari families migrated...